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The US Network Engineer position directly supports all AES Corporate and North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards and requirements.

Specifically, this position will work in support of US Security corporate networks and applications to ensure adequate and effective security processes and controls are implemented to meet all AES corporate requirements. The US Network Engineer serves as a key point of contact and technical guide for the support of the US Security networks and applications. They will lead all documentation and remediation activities and communicate results to company management.

This position is a NERC regulated position. As such, a background check in the form of a Transport Workers Identification Credential (TWIC), is required for this position.

The primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement standards and operating procedures.

• Maintain accurate organisational change documentation for all hardware and software modifications.

• Conduct routine hardware and software audits of all supported security devices to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, procedures, and requirements.

• Participation in the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT).

Lead and ensure the fulfillment of team responsibilities including:

• Perform all required operational maintenance and solve of supported network assets.

• Participate in disaster recovery planning, development, exercises, and actual events.

• Work with vendors, corporate IT, and other technology groups to resolve any problems.

• Participate in budgeting and purchasing processes.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a strong solid understanding of Cisco firewalls and switches. In addition, a strong solid understanding of secure networking concepts is required. An understanding of security applications is a definite plus.

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of network implementations.

• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills, the ability to work with minimal direction, and the ability to perform duties optimally under emergency situations.

• Must possess a proficiency in the following security related areas: Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems, network switches, network routers, network design, VPN implementation, TCP/IP communication, writing information security policies, performing network security assessments, patch evaluation, virtual environments, and network analysis.

• Strong LAN/WAN infrastructure knowledge, technical writing skills and comprehension of technical manuals preferred.

• Excellent planning, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills and must have the ability to express sophisticated technical concepts optimally, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to work well with people from varying disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience. This position requires a detailed understanding of diverse system and network architectures.

Preferred: An ideal candidate will have experience in the Energy or Utility industry, experience supporting a secure network infrastructure, experience supporting networking systems subject to regulatory compliance requirements. Certification(s) from Cisco preferred.

Working Conditions

Hybrid office environment is permitted with a mix between remote and in office work.

Physical Requirements

10% to 30% travel may be required.

Direct Reports

None.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.